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Ikea Launches Collection Of Accessible Products
A major home furnishings retailer is introducing a new line of products designed to make life easier for people with disabilities.
Disability Advocates Sue Over ‘Systematic Dismantling’ Of Social Security
Disability advocates are suing over "reckless and devastating" changes imposed by the Trump administration that they say are undermining Social Security's ability to serve beneficiaries.
With New Initiative, Video Game Makers Highlight Accessibility
Microsoft, Nintendo and other big players in the world of video games are banding together to make it easier for people with disabilities to know if games are accessible.
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HBO’s Max Expands Availability Of New Accessibility Option
A major streaming service is beefing up its commitment to accessibility by adding a unique option for people with disabilities to one of its biggest hits.
FDA Green-Lights First Treatment For Prader-Willi Syndrome
Federal regulators are clearing a first-of-its-kind treatment for symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by insatiable hunger.
Autism Dating Show Returns To Netflix
Following a pair of Emmy wins, a reality show about the dating experiences of people with autism is set to return.
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PBS To Spotlight Story Behind The ADA
A documentary about the decades-long fight for disability rights culminating in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act is set to premiere.
Billboards In Several Major Cities To Showcase People With Down Syndrome
The accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome will be on display in a big way as part of an awareness campaign springing up in cities across the country.
Social Security Cracking Down On Overpayments
The Social Security Administration is reinstating a more aggressive policy on recovering billions of dollars mistakenly paid to beneficiaries, which could lead the agency to cut off benefits to some.
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Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games
For the first time in eight years, athletes with developmental disabilities from around the globe will come together to compete in skiing, figure skating and other winter sports.
Theme Park For Kids Puts Accessibility At The Forefront
A new theme park is prioritizing the needs of children with disabilities as it opens its doors for the first time.
Newly Available Test Uses Hair To Evaluate Autism Risk
A first-of-its-kind test claims to be able to help rule out autism in kids as young as 1 month using a single strand of hair, but not everyone is convinced that the technology is ready for prime time.